Thursday 16th- Friday 18th April Cairo & Train to Luxor
We arrive at the Cairo train station for our overnight trip to Luxor. I’ve been warned that the bathrooms are not a pleasant experience. One look at the florescent lights and our seats (which haven’t been cleaned in 10 years) confirms this is going to be another tough night on a train.
Sunday 20th April –Luxor Nevertheless, it’s worth the effort. We arrive in Luxor and head straight to the Karnak Temple which was constructed 3000 years BC. The “temple” is actually a large complex of timeless structures that makes our modern buildings seem like cheap goods made in China. What strikes you most about the Karnak Temple is how much culture, vision and purpose this ancient civilisation had. It is truly inspirational and makes me wonder why it is so hard for our government to think 5 years ahead! Everywhere you turn there are massive statues and hieroglyphics carved into walls and pillars. It’s so beautiful and no wonder that the Pharaoh’s made this their home! This is an absolute highlight!!! It’s even more amazing when you realise that they’ve only uncovered a fraction of the ruins here. It’s only midday but the temperatures hit 45 degrees. The heat is dry and debilitating so we head back to the hotel for drink and watch the sun set over the Nile.
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